Nadine Finger-Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep calling to support individuals and families through life’s most sensitive transitions. With over a decade of experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatric mental health, and memory care, Nadine brings calm, clarity, and compassion to every encounter-especially when emotions run high and answers feel far away.
Nadine understands the weight of anticipatory grief, the fear that comes with cognitive decline, and the complex dynamics families face during end-of-life decisions. She creates a space where individuals feel heard and supported, whether they’re processing a recent diagnosis, adjusting to aging, or preparing for loss. Her approach combines emotional presence with practical guidance-offering both deep empathy and clear planning.
Nadine works with adults 21+ and specializes in supporting individuals experiencing chronic illness or terminal diagnoses, seniors, caregivers, families navigating memory-related concerns and the emotional toll of caregiving, grief and bereavement. She also works with individuals facing anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, and trauma.
Nadine’s work is grounded in dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. Clients can expect thoughtful conversations, gentle truth-telling, and compassionate space to explore their feelings, values, and choices.
Education/Credentials:
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- Master of Social Work, New York University
- Fellow, Zelda Foster Program in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Western Connecticut State University (Magna Cum Laude)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Connecticut & Florida
- Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW)
Experienced in:
Aging & Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Advance Care Planning, Grief & Anticipatory Grief, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer Patients & Survivors, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Coping With Life Changes, End-of-Life Support, Family Dynamics, Grief & Loss, Hospice & Palliative Care, Intergenerational Caregiving, Life Transitions, Medical Social Work, Mindfulness, Older Adults, Parents who are Aging, Psychosocial Support, Terminal Illness, Trauma Processing, Women’s Issues
Clinical Approaches:
Psychodynamic Therapy, Insight-Oriented Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness Based Interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychosocial Education, Solution-Focused Therapy, Supportive Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Style:
Compassionate, Gentle, Honest, Emotionally Present, Respectful, Warm, Supportive
Years of Experience: Since 2015